On Congress Leader's "Godhara" Remark, Karnataka Home Minister Said This

MLC BK Hariprasad had on Wednesday claimed that there is a possibility of Godhra-like incident in Karnataka in the run up to the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said the state government will gather information following senior party leader B K Hariprasad's claim that a 'Godhra like incident' was likely in the state.

On the other hand, the state unit of BJP mounted attack on the ruling Congress over the issue and demanded the immediate arrest of Mr Hariprasad.

MLC Hariprasad had on Wednesday claimed that there is a possibility of Godhra-like incident in Karnataka in the run up to the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.